Equipment Planner - Baton Rouge, United States - Highway Transport Logistics, Inc.

Description

Responsible for efficient and accurate scheduling of trailers for a service center and customer base. This position will work closely with Highway Transport Management and outside equipment cleaning vendors. All areas within the position's scope of responsibility must be managed within established policies and procedures of the company. This includes, but is not limited to, safety, training, performance metrics, and maintenance.

Trailer planning is the primary emphasis, but the position will also assist with managing day-to-day activities within the service center.

Communicate with internal and external customers as needed.

Location:
(6210 Industrial Drive Geismar, LA

Salary Range:
$56,000 - $70,000


Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Accurate planning of trailers relative to load and last contained requirements

Responsible for keeping trailer maintenance and expirations current and scheduling services with internal and external vendors

Plan efficient routing of trailers

Effective planning of trailer preps and washes with internal & external vendors

Meet or exceed tractor wash thresholds, minimum of once per month

Ensure performance KPI are met (rev. per trailer, truck to trailer ratio, cleaning processing time, etc.)

Other duties as assigned


Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor's Degree preferred

2+ years' experience in transportation operations

Bulk transportation preferred


Skills Required:
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Management experience preferred

Strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to exercise independent judgement.

Ability to direct and manage employees and contractors

Ability to follow established policies and procedures of the company

Knowledge of Federal DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations

Must be able to work with interruptions and deadlines

Must be able to effectively interact with internal and external customers


Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Majority of time will be spent at the service center- in the office and on the yard

Flexibility in scheduled hours and days worked is required

Occasional weekend work and non-business hours availability is required

Occasional travel to other service centers as needed

Commitment to Responsible Care :

Highway Transport's Quality Driven Delivery Management System policy has been developed by the company's senior management and serves as a visible commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our employees and contractors, protecting the environment and minimizing the impact of our operations on the roadways which we travel and the areas where we manage terminal facilities.

Highway Transport shall comply with its Safety, Health, Environmental and Security Policy and Programs, Department of Transportation Regulations, applicable OSHA and EPA/State environmental regulations and applicable local regulations.

EOE/M/F/D/V

It's rewarding to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE and have a passion for what they do.
Since 1948, Highway Transport has been a chemical tanker trucking company with a reputation rooted in family and tradition.

What makes Highway Transport a choice employer? We hire top talent in the industry to join our team and invest in resources to support career advancement.

Highway Transport offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including Paid Time off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-paid Life Insurance and a 401(K).

Highway Transport does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.